Kings goalie Jonathan Quick picked up his fourth shutout of the season on Tuesday as Los Angeles defeated Detroit, 1-0.

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Impact

The Kings have now won eight in a row and have moved into sole possession of third place in the Pacific division. Quick made 20 saves in the victory. He is 25-15-10 with a 2.38 GAA and .914 save percentage this season.

With Los Angeles on the outside of the playoff picture, the Kings will continue to ride Quick, as it will be his 12th consecutive start. He has a 2.50 GAA and .909 save percentage through 47 games this season.

Kings left winger Dwight King had a goal and finished plus-one on Saturday versus the Capitals. | 02/15/2015 9:20 AM

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Kings left winger Dwight King had a goal and finished plus-one on Saturday versus the Capitals.

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Impact

King posted a season-high seven shots on net, which led the team. King has been much more invovled in the offense the last few months. In all of November, King has just 10 shots on net. He has 10 goals and eight assists this season.

Kings left winger Dwight King had a goal and finished plus-one on Saturday versus the Capitals. | 02/15/2015 9:20 AM

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Kings left winger Dwight King had a goal and finished plus-one on Saturday versus the Capitals.

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Impact

King posted a season-high seven shots on net, which led the team. King has been much more invovled in the offense the last few months. In all of November, King has just 10 shots on net. He already has 17 in February. King has 10 goals and eight assists this season.

That's good enough for a .964 save percentage for Quick in the game. This season, however, Quick has been disappointing at 21-15-10 with a 2.50 GAA and .909 save percentage.

Kings center Jeff Carter earned three assists Thursday night as his line with Tyler Toffoli and Dwight King did most of the heavy lifting in a 5-3 victory. | 02/13/2015 9:55 AM

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Kings center Jeff Carter earned three assists Thursday night as his line with Tyler Toffoli and Dwight King did most of the heavy lifting in a 5-3 victory.

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Impact

Carter continued his excellent season, raising his point total to a team-leading 41 (15 G, 26 A). He gets time on an improving second line and solid power play minutes (6G, 5A) which increases his fantasy value.

Kings forward Tyler Toffoli posted his first NHL hat trick Thursday night, pouring in a goal in each period to power his team to a 5-3 victory | 02/13/2015 9:44 AM

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Kings forward Tyler Toffoli posted his first NHL hat trick Thursday night, pouring in a goal in each period to power his team to a 5-3 victory

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Impact

He took six shots to reach the milestone and added an assist too. We understand he also sold popcorn in between the periods. Toffoli has set career highs in goals (18) and points (35) or a line with Jeff Carter and either Dwight King or Tanner Pearson (injured).

Kings center Jeff Carter had a goal and an assist versus the Blue Jackets on Monday. | 02/09/2015 9:56 PM

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Kings center Jeff Carter had a goal and an assist versus the Blue Jackets on Monday.

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Impact

Carter assisted Dwight King's goal in the first period and then scored his own goal in the second as Los Angeles won, 4-3. Carter has 15 goals and 23 assists in 53 games this season.

Kings forward Tyler Toffoli is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Blackhawks.

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Impact

Toffoli has missed the last six games with mono. If he returns, he will skate next to Dwight King and Jeff Carter.
Toffoli has almost matched last season's totals in the first 41 games. He has 12 goals and 27 points against 12 goals and 29 points in 62 games last season.

Toffoli has broken out this season, and now has 12 goals, 26 points, and a plus-16 rating through 37 games.

Kings center Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist on Saturday. | 12/28/2014 10:32 AM

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Kings center Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist on Saturday.

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Impact

Kopitar has eight goals and 17 assists this season, which is disappointing after last season's Cup run. Kopitar is also minus-five, which is his worst rating since 2008-2009. Last season, he was plus-34. Hopefully Kopitar can get going soon.

Kings left winger Marian Gaborik scored two goals in the loss Tuesday.

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Impact

Gaborik still did not post a plus-rating as the Kings as a team had a poor game. Los Angeles lost, 5-2, with the final goal coming with an empty net. Gaborik was the lone bright spot with two scores on three shots.

Kings left winger Marian Gaborik will play on the third line Sunday. | 12/14/2014 10:45 AM

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Kings left winger Marian Gaborik will play on the third line Sunday.

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Impact

Coach Darryl Sutter has played with his lines, and he has decided to move Gaborik and Justin Williams to the third line to play with Anze Kopitar. Gaborik has four goals and four assists in 18 games this season.

Kings left winger Marian Gaborik (illness) is probable for Tuesday's game against Buffalo.

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Impact

Gaborik has missed the last four contests, but skated in Sunday's practice on the top line with Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams. Get him back in your lineup. he has four goals and four assists in 15 games this season.

He had a goal and two assists, along with four shots on goal, two penalty minutes, and a +3 rating. Toffoli now has 17 points overall and is +14 on the season. He has been one of the biggest surprises early on.

Kings left winger Marian Gaborik had his best game of the season, Saturday against the Canucks. | 11/09/2014 10:02 AM

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Kings left winger Marian Gaborik had his best game of the season, Saturday against the Canucks.

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Impact

It was only his seventh game of the season, but Gaborik recorded a goal and an assist, along with two shots and a +2 rating on the night. He now has three points overall. Owners should be prepared for Gaborik to break loose.

Quick has now won three in a row and stopped 114 of 116 shots after starting the season slowly. He back where he belongs and is a must start whenever he's between the pipes.

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick won his first game of the season on Tuesday. | 10/15/2014 10:51 AM

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Kings goalie Jonathan Quick won his first game of the season on Tuesday.

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Impact

Quick stopped 31-of-32 shots, including all four power-play shots he faced. Quick nearly recorded the shutout against the Oilers, but Edmonton scored in the final minute. The Kings goalie is 1-1-1 to start the season.

Kings left winger Tanner Pearson had two goals and an assist against the Oilers. | 10/15/2014 10:49 AM

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Kings left winger Tanner Pearson had two goals and an assist against the Oilers.

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Impact

Los Angeles scored the first six goals of the game on Tuesday with the final two coming from Pearson. Pearson's second goal was on the power play. He was plus-two with two shots on goal and two penalty minutes. Pearson has four goals on the season.

Kings left winger Marian Gaborik is out for Tuesday's game against the Oilers according to LAKingsInsider.com. | 10/14/2014 4:53 PM

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Kings left winger Marian Gaborik is out for Tuesday's game against the Oilers according to LAKingsInsider.com.

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Impact

Gaborik has an upper body injury related to a muscle problem he was experiencing during the preseason. He is listed as day-to-day.

Kings forward Mike Richards is set to play on the top line Tuesday with Marian Gaborik sidelined bu injury, | 10/14/2014 4:19 PM

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Kings forward Mike Richards is set to play on the top line Tuesday with Marian Gaborik sidelined bu injury,

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Impact

Playing with Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams could make him a nice value Tuesday, though this is obviously a short-term assignment.

Kings left winger Marian Gaborik is dealing with an injury and has been downgraded to out for Tuesday's game with Edmonton. | 10/14/2014 4:17 PM

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Kings left winger Marian Gaborik is dealing with an injury and has been downgraded to out for Tuesday's game with Edmonton.

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Impact

Gaborik showed what he could do for LA in the postseason posting 14 goals and 22 points in 26 games, but injuries are the hurdle he must get past to have a fantasy-worthy season. Mike Richards is set to play in his spot on the top line.

Kings left winger Marian Gaborik is dealing with an injury and is questionable for Tuesday's game with Edmonton. | 10/14/2014 1:51 PM

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Kings left winger Marian Gaborik is dealing with an injury and is questionable for Tuesday's game with Edmonton.

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Impact

Gaborik showed what he could do for LA in the postseason posting 14 goals and 22 points in 26 games, but injuries are the hurdle he must get past to have a fantasy-worthy season.

The Kings second line came to play Sunday led by Tyler Toffoli with a goal and assist. | 10/13/2014 9:45 AM

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The Kings second line came to play Sunday led by Tyler Toffoli with a goal and assist.

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Impact

The 22-year-old along with Jeff Carter and Tanner Pearson combined for three goals and three assists and grabbed all three stars.

Jones did extremely well last season (12-6, 1.81 GAA, .934 SV%), but he'll have limited opportunities behind starter Jonathan Quick.

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick is still in search of his first win of the season. | 10/12/2014 10:06 AM

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Kings goalie Jonathan Quick is still in search of his first win of the season.

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Impact

After giving up four goals in the opener, Quick gave up another three Saturday night, in an overtime loss to the Coyotes. He was much better in his second game however, stopping 37-of-40 shots. He is now 0-1-1, but owners should not worry, as Quick is one of the elite goalies in the NHL.

Kings center Jeff Carter notched his first goal of the 2014-15 season on Saturday night. | 10/12/2014 10:01 AM

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Kings center Jeff Carter notched his first goal of the 2014-15 season on Saturday night.

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Impact

It was his first point of the season as well. Carter was +2 on the night, with four shots on goal, in Los Angeles' overtime loss to Arizona. He should end up around the 50-to-60 point mark by season's end.

Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin will not be available on Saturday according to LAKingsInsider.com. | 10/10/2014 8:07 PM

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Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin will not be available on Saturday according to LAKingsInsider.com.

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Impact

Muzzin missed the Kings' season opener on Wednesday and is listed as day-to-day with the undisclosed injury.

Kings defensman Drew Doughty is a solid two-way player who can also add decent scoring to your fantasy lineup. | 09/26/2014 1:44 PM

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Kings defensman Drew Doughty is a solid two-way player who can also add decent scoring to your fantasy lineup.

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Impact

The 24-year-old posted just 37 points in 2013-14, but we see improvement in 2014-15. And you have to love his big plus/minus numbers. He's only posted 40 or more points one time, but we think he cracks it this season.

Kings center Jeff Carter knows how to put the pick in the next and that won't change in 2014-15. | 09/26/2014 1:40 PM

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Kings center Jeff Carter knows how to put the pick in the next and that won't change in 2014-15.

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Impact

He lit the lamp 27 times last season and we are predicting 28 goals in 2014-15 playing on the second line with youngsters Tanner Pearson and Tyler Toffoli. He's not back to his Philadelphia days, but he's still a rock-solid fantasy option.

Kings winger Justin Williams should get the cushy spot on the first line with left winger Marian Gaborik and center Anze Kopitar. | 09/26/2014 1:35 PM

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Kings winger Justin Williams should get the cushy spot on the first line with left winger Marian Gaborik and center Anze Kopitar.

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Impact

Williams played like an elite winger in the playoffs (9 goals, 16 assists), now fantasy owners want to see that same level of production in the regular season. He posted 19 goals, 24 assists and 239 shots on goal in 2013-14. Nice, but we need more and our projection have him reaching the 60-point mark for the first time with Los Angeles.

Kings center Anze Kopitar will play between Marian Gaborik and Justin Williams this season which could help him break into the next level. | 09/26/2014 1:28 PM

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Kings center Anze Kopitar will play between Marian Gaborik and Justin Williams this season which could help him break into the next level.

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Impact

Kopitar scored 29 goals and 70 points in 82 games last season and has scored at least 61 points in every full season. But he's only cracked 80 points one time. The addition of Gaborik might change that.

Kings left winger Marian Gaborik could be in for a very good season on a line with Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams. | 09/26/2014 1:24 PM

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Kings left winger Marian Gaborik could be in for a very good season on a line with Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams.

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Impact

Gaborik showed what he could do for LA in the postseason posting 14 goals and 22 points in 26 games. Now if he can just stay healthy and play a full season, he played 41 last year, the sky's the limit. TSN's projection have him scoring 32 times for 54 points.

Kings center Anze Kopitar will play between Marion Gaborik and Justin Williams this season which could help him break into the next level. | 09/26/2014 1:20 PM

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Kings center Anze Kopitar will play between Marion Gaborik and Justin Williams this season which could help him break into the next level.

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Impact

Kopitar scored 29 goals and 70 points in 82 games last season and has scored at least 61 points in every full season. But he's only cracked 80 points one time. The addition of Gaborik might change that.

Kings head coach Darryl Sutter believes that center Anze Kopitar does not get the recognition for his offensive game according to the Orange County Register. | 09/19/2014 9:50 PM

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Kings head coach Darryl Sutter believes that center Anze Kopitar does not get the recognition for his offensive game according to the Orange County Register.

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Impact

Kopitar scored 29 goals and 70 points in 82 games last season. He also led the Stanley Cup playoffs in points. The center will certainly draw attention in standard fantasy leagues as he should go pretty early.

Jean-Francois Berube re-signs with the Kings | 07/15/2014 9:09 PM

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The Los Angeles Kings have signed Jean-Francois Berube to a two-year contract.

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Impact

Berube had a 2.37 GAA and .913 save percentage in 48 AHL games last season. The 23-year-old netminder is expected to start the 2014-15 campaign in the minors.

Andy Andreoff agrees to one-year contract | 07/15/2014 9:19 AM

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Andy Andreoff has inked a one-year extension with Los Angeles.

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Impact

Andreoff had 35 points and 133 penalty minutes in 76 AHL games in 2013-14. He's not likely to make the Kings' opening game roster.

Brayden McNabb signs two-year deal | 07/15/2014 9:18 AM

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Brayden McNabb has agreed to a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings.

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Impact

McNabb will come with a $650,000 annual cap hit, according to cap geek. With Willie Mitchell gone, it looks like McNabb has a fair shot at taking his roster spot.

Dwight King receives arbitration date | 07/09/2014 4:22 PM

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Dwight King's arbitration date in scheduled for August 1.

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Impact

That gives the Kings and King some breathing room as his arbitration date is one of the latest possible. He became a restricted free agent after completing a two-year, $1.5 million contract.

Kings happy with Valentin Zykov's development | 07/09/2014 9:47 AM

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The Los Angeles Kings are pleased with the progress Valentin Zykov has made over the last season.

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Impact

Zykov went from scoring 40 goals and 75 points in 67 games as a QMJHL rookie to 23 goals and 63 points in 53 contests in 2013-14. That might not seem like a step in the right direction, but Zykov has been improving defensively. He signed an entry-level contract with the Kings in May, but he's not expected to make their opening game roster in 2014.

Kyle Clifford is recovering from wrist injury | 07/07/2014 7:45 PM

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Kyle Clifford underwent wrist surgery.

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Impact

The procedure was advised because of a small fracture in Clifford's wrist. This is just an FYI as Clifford is expected to make a full recovery by mid-August at the latest.

RFA Dwight King files for arbitration | 07/05/2014 5:51 PM

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Dwight King could be heading for salary arbitration with the Los Angeles Kings if the two sides cannot reach an agreement before his hearing.

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Impact

Hearings will take place in Toronto from July 20 to August 4. King played for $750,000 over the past two seasons. He had 15 goals and 30 points in 77 games last year. He chipped in another 11 points in 26 playoff contests.

Kings sign grinder Adam Cracknell | 07/01/2014 4:33 PM

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Adam Cracknell has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Kings.

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Impact

He plays a "heavy" game which will fit in nicely with the Kings if he can earn a spot on their roster. He skated in 19 games with the Blues last season, while recording 33 hits and two assists.

Los Angeles signs David Van der Gulik | 07/01/2014 4:26 PM

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David Van der Gulik has inked a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings.

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Impact

Van der Gulik had two goals and 13 points in 48 career NHL games. The 31-year-old is likely to spend the vast majority of the 2014-15 campaign in the minors.

Jeff Schultz's new deal is worth $1.7 million | 07/01/2014 10:13 AM

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Jeff Schultz's two-year deal with the Kings is worth $1.7 million.

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Impact

It's a one-way deal, although so was Schultz's last contract and that didn't stop Los Angeles from burying him in the minors for most of the 2013-14 campaign. At best, Schultz will be a seventh defenseman with the Kings at the start of the season.

Mitchell officially ending tenure with Kings | 07/01/2014 10:09 AM

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Willie Mitchell will officially end his tenure with the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.

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Impact

Mitchell is becoming an unrestricted free agent because the Kings determined that they didn't have enough room left in their budget for him. "It was a little tough to take," Mitchell said. "It's like one of those girlfriends you had before you got married who just kind of rejected you." Mitchell did want to stay to try and win a third championship in four years and further the talk of the Kings becoming a modern dynasty. Instead he'll take his experience to another team.

Jeff Schultz re-signs with Los Angeles | 06/30/2014 9:27 PM

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The Kings have re-signed defenseman Jeff Schultz to a two-year contract.

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Impact

Schultz got some action with the Kings due to injuries in the postseason, but he spent the better part of the year with Manchester of the AHL. He carries no fantasy value and is nothing more than a depth player for Los Angeles.

Kings won't bring Adrian Kempe over this year | 06/30/2014 8:12 AM

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The Los Angeles Kings will not bring their first round pick Adrian Kempe over from Sweden this season.

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Impact

We are talking about during the regular season as Kempe will likely be over for training camp. Kempe played in the Swedish Elite League last season and he will gain a lot of experience doing the same in 2014-15. He is more of a two-way player than a scorer so his fantasy value may never be high in the NHL.